New Linux Crypto-Mining Malware Kills Other Malicious Miners Upon Installation
Security analysts identified a sample of Linux crypto-mining malware that kills any other malicious miners upon installation.
Attack Campaign Targets Linux Servers to Install New SpeakUp Trojan
Security researchers observed an attack campaign that is targeting Linux servers to install samples of the new SpeakUp Trojan.
New Variant of Mirai Malware Exploits Weak IoT Device Passwords to Conduct Brute-Force Attacks
Security researchers discovered a new variant of Mirai malware known as Miori that is targeting internet of things (IoT) devices to integrate into a larger botnet.
Chalubo Bot Family Launches Distributed Denial-of-Service Attacks Against Linux Systems
Researchers discovered a family of bots dubbed Chalubo launching distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks to brute-force Linux-based systems running internet-facing SSH servers.
Security Vulnerability Puts Linux Kernel at Risk
A security vulnerability in the Linux kernel could allow external attackers to escalate privileges and execute malicious code.
Stack Clash Bug Could Compromise Linux and Unix Defenses
Attackers could exploit a vulnerability known as the Stack Clash bug to gain full root privileges, according to researchers at security firm Qualys.
Attackers Leverage SambaCry Flaw to Run Cryptocurrency Miner
Actors have exploited a patched flaw to push a cryptocurrency miner to vulnerable Linux machines. The attacks take advantage of a vulnerability in Samba.
New Linux Trojan Discovery Unveils Cryptomining in Raspberry Pi and Identity Cloaking Efforts
Two new linux Trojan strains have been discovered: One attempts to mine cryptocurrency, while the other cloaks the threat actor's identity.
Linux Update Fixes 11-Year-Old Flaw
A recent Linux update patched a vulnerability that enabled fraudsters to use heap spraying methods to execute arbitrary code and escalate permissions.
Zero-Day Exploits Affect Desktop Linux
A security researcher recently discovered how zero-day exploits could be leveraged to steal private information from desktop Linux systems.